EXPERIENCED PROPERTY MANAGER
Successful in both startup and turnaround management roles - have propelled multiple sites to #1 in Occupancy and client satisfaction while simultaneously improving curb appeal, profit, and retention rates.
Comprehensive background leading all aspects of Property management to include; Public Housing and Private Sector Office Administration and Physical Plant, COS (HUD Compliance), Reserve & Replacement, Maintenance operations, REAC Training, Budget management and development, Capital improvements, Customer Service, and overall curb appeal.
My experiences as Facility/Site Manager supports the management of internal and external resources and activities involved the day-to day operation of assigned non-utility offices including all phases of building maintenance, grounds and on-site equipment, in accordance with company standards and maintenance agreements. Executes facilities operations initiatives and programs in accordance with the portfolios strategy and the department’s annual business plan.
My experience supports creation of short term tactical and long term occupancy plans. Acting as the assigned locations primary internal client occupant interface and day-to-day representative to landlords. Achieving operating cost targets, customer satisfaction goals established department’s business plan. Balancing cost control with appropriate building and maintenance services, cost and asset management objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS
Customer/ Client Service Excellence * Shrinkage Reduction / Loss
Teambuilding /Training/Supervision * Capital Improvement planning and
REAC Certification training processing
P&L Management * Evaluations / Hires / Terminations
Inventory Management
SKILLS
Performed (COS) Certifications and Re-certifications, under HUD rules with five different companies, and public housing administration. Resolve client billing issues; Manage service request
Management, Supervision, and Teambuilding
Managing people and businesses for the last 15 years, hands-on management style and, proper delegation, and mutual respect have built sold teams with good attitudes and work efficiency.
Focuses on elevating sales, margins, staff retention and customer satisfaction.
Supervised as many as 50-70 associates and 8 supervisors as Assistant General Manager of Retail Department Store, second largest department store chain in the country
Propelled a near worst-to-first turnaround of Housing complex, transforming 400+unit complex of lowest tenant surveys of occupancy never reaching 80% to a customer satisfaction all time high and first time ever 100% occupied, Harrisburg & Philadelphia
Exceeded sales and profit goals, maintaining an average 48% gross profit as Store Manager through strong accountability, and balanced operation.
Managed operation that was previously failing and rated unsatisfactory by the U.S. Inspector General upon my arrival, to above average and profitable operation in one year
WORK HISTORY
Prudent Property Management Property Manager 2010 – 2012
HomeVestors of America (Franchise) Office Manager 2006 – 2010
Chester Housing Authority HCVP Manager 2005 – 2006
Interstate Realty Management Site Manager 2003 -2005
Senior Property Manager (NHP) Property Manager 1990 - 1994
ADDITIONAL RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
Assistant General Manager-Woolco Department Stores, Manager, Jackson, Ms
Operations Manager-AAFES, Fort Worth, Tx
Sales Associate-Federated Electronics Fort Worth,Tx
Senior Property Manager-National Housing Partnership (NHP)
Sales Associate, Levitz-Furniture Store, Claymont Delaware
EDUCATION
Delaware State University – Dover, DE
Bachelor of Science: Business Administration
Widener University – Chester, Pa Financial Management and Advanced Art History III
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Harrisburg Packers midget league football coach
Chester Waterfront Economic Development Advisory council
Kappa alpha Psi Fraternity Inc/ Chester Alumni Chapter President
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. Chester Alumni Chapter Man of the Year
Chester High School Football Alumni Booster, and Operations Adviser
Computers: MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); POS & Inventory Systems
TECHNOLOGY PROFICIENCIES